www.ted.com Even a death-defying magician has to start somewhere. High-wire artist Philippe Petit takes you on an intimate journey from his first card trick at age 6 to his tightrope walk between the Twin Towers.TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, Bill Gates on malaria and mosquitoes, Pattie Maes on the "Sixth Sense" wearable tech, and "Lost" producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on TED.com, at http If you have questions or comments about this or other TED videos, please go to support.ted.com
Showing posts with label Journey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Journey. Show all posts
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Philippe Petit: The journey across the high wire
Philippe Petit: The journey across the high wire Tube. Duration : 19.13 Mins.
www.ted.com Even a death-defying magician has to start somewhere. High-wire artist Philippe Petit takes you on an intimate journey from his first card trick at age 6 to his tightrope walk between the Twin Towers.TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, Bill Gates on malaria and mosquitoes, Pattie Maes on the "Sixth Sense" wearable tech, and "Lost" producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on TED.com, at http If you have questions or comments about this or other TED videos, please go to support.ted.com
www.ted.com Even a death-defying magician has to start somewhere. High-wire artist Philippe Petit takes you on an intimate journey from his first card trick at age 6 to his tightrope walk between the Twin Towers.TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, Bill Gates on malaria and mosquitoes, Pattie Maes on the "Sixth Sense" wearable tech, and "Lost" producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on TED.com, at http If you have questions or comments about this or other TED videos, please go to support.ted.com
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Journey to Islam and Seeking Knowledge - Abdur Raheem McCarthy
Journey to Islam and Seeking Knowledge - Abdur Raheem McCarthy Video Clips. Duration : 20.18 Mins.
Accepted Islam in 1994 and traveled to Sudan to study Islam. Relocated to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to study Quraan, Tajweed, and the Arabic language. Was accepted into the Islamic University of Madinah and enrolled into the Arabic Institute and then graduated from the faculty of Da'wah and Usool Ad Deen. Experience 2008 - 2009: British Educational School, Khartoum, Sudan Teacher * Teacher of Islamic Studies * History teacher * Boys basketball coach. 2009 - Present: Sudanese Oxford Academy, Khartoum, Sudan * Head of Islamic Studies department * Teacher of Islamic Studies in both Arabic and English OTHER EXPERIENCE * Da'ee with World Organization for Propagating Islam, Madinah, Saudi Arabia, 2006 * Da'ee with Dhi Nurain Charity Organization, Khartoum * Da'ee with Al-Meshkat Charity Organization, Khartoum * Lecturer at Welcome to Islam Organization, Khartoum * Frequent lecturer at Islamic Culture Association, University of Medical Science and Technology, Khartoum. * Lecturer at the Da'wah Center of the International African University * Frequent lecturer in the mosques of Khartoum (in Arabic) * Weekly TV show on Tayba TV Channel, Khartoum * Khateeb Masjid Sudan Pet, Khartoum EDUCATION and TECHNICAL SKILLS 1998-2006: Islamic University of Madinah BA. From the college of Dawah and Usool ad-Deen 1996-1998: The Arabic Institute for Non-Native Speakers Associates degree in Arabic Language- Graduated with a standing of very good OTHER SKILLS * Commanding grasp of the Arabic ...
Accepted Islam in 1994 and traveled to Sudan to study Islam. Relocated to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to study Quraan, Tajweed, and the Arabic language. Was accepted into the Islamic University of Madinah and enrolled into the Arabic Institute and then graduated from the faculty of Da'wah and Usool Ad Deen. Experience 2008 - 2009: British Educational School, Khartoum, Sudan Teacher * Teacher of Islamic Studies * History teacher * Boys basketball coach. 2009 - Present: Sudanese Oxford Academy, Khartoum, Sudan * Head of Islamic Studies department * Teacher of Islamic Studies in both Arabic and English OTHER EXPERIENCE * Da'ee with World Organization for Propagating Islam, Madinah, Saudi Arabia, 2006 * Da'ee with Dhi Nurain Charity Organization, Khartoum * Da'ee with Al-Meshkat Charity Organization, Khartoum * Lecturer at Welcome to Islam Organization, Khartoum * Frequent lecturer at Islamic Culture Association, University of Medical Science and Technology, Khartoum. * Lecturer at the Da'wah Center of the International African University * Frequent lecturer in the mosques of Khartoum (in Arabic) * Weekly TV show on Tayba TV Channel, Khartoum * Khateeb Masjid Sudan Pet, Khartoum EDUCATION and TECHNICAL SKILLS 1998-2006: Islamic University of Madinah BA. From the college of Dawah and Usool ad-Deen 1996-1998: The Arabic Institute for Non-Native Speakers Associates degree in Arabic Language- Graduated with a standing of very good OTHER SKILLS * Commanding grasp of the Arabic ...
Friday, November 23, 2012
Living with HIV: Hattie's Journey
Living with HIV: Hattie's Journey Tube. Duration : 3.67 Mins.
When Hattie learned she was HIV positive, it took some time for her to overcome the stigma that came with the diagnosis. With the help of family and friends, she was able to realize all she had to live for and now faces each day with the support of her loved ones -- and a lot of laughter. Hattie works with the AIDS Service Center in New York, NY. To find an AIDS service organization near you for support, visit www.AIDS.gov For more HIV diagnosis journeys, see Andre, Chad and Daniel's videos. www.youtube.com All speakers in the video have been compensated by Janssen Therapeutics for their participation. ©Janssen Therapeutics, Division of Janssen Products, LP. 2011.
When Hattie learned she was HIV positive, it took some time for her to overcome the stigma that came with the diagnosis. With the help of family and friends, she was able to realize all she had to live for and now faces each day with the support of her loved ones -- and a lot of laughter. Hattie works with the AIDS Service Center in New York, NY. To find an AIDS service organization near you for support, visit www.AIDS.gov For more HIV diagnosis journeys, see Andre, Chad and Daniel's videos. www.youtube.com All speakers in the video have been compensated by Janssen Therapeutics for their participation. ©Janssen Therapeutics, Division of Janssen Products, LP. 2011.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Bill Stone: Journey to the center of the Earth ... and beyond!
Bill Stone: Journey to the center of the Earth ... and beyond! Video Clips. Duration : 19.67 Mins.
www.ted.com Bill Stone, a maverick cave explorer who has plumbed Earths deepest abysses, discusses his efforts to mine lunar ice for space fuel and to build an autonomous robot for studying Jupiters moon Europa.TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers are invited to give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes -- including speakers such as Jill Bolte Taylor, Sir Ken Robinson, Hans Rosling, Al Gore and Arthur Benjamin. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, politics and the arts. Watch the Top 10 TEDTalks on TED.com, at http
www.ted.com Bill Stone, a maverick cave explorer who has plumbed Earths deepest abysses, discusses his efforts to mine lunar ice for space fuel and to build an autonomous robot for studying Jupiters moon Europa.TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers are invited to give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes -- including speakers such as Jill Bolte Taylor, Sir Ken Robinson, Hans Rosling, Al Gore and Arthur Benjamin. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, politics and the arts. Watch the Top 10 TEDTalks on TED.com, at http
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